2014 Hospices de Beaune Volnay 1er Cru Cuvée Muteau

The Volnay 1er Cru Cuvée Général Muteau 2014 is a refined red wine from Burgundy, produced by the Hospices de Beaune. This cuvée is auctioned annually during the famous Hospices auction on the third Sunday of November. The grapes for this cuvée come from five carefully selected Premier Cru vineyards in Volnay:

The Village (0.78 ha)
Frémiets (0.23 ha)
Size of Pieds (0.19 ha)
And Caillerets dessus (0.18 ha)
Carelle sous Chapelle (0.16 ha)

After the auction, the wine is often entrusted to renowned wineries, such as Pierre Ponnelle, for further maturation and finishing. During this crucial period, through meticulous care and the combination of different barrels, the complexity and potential of the wine is further developed.
Tasting notes:

Colour: Intense ruby red colour.
Nose: Lively aromas of raspberry with a hint of licorice.
Taste: A firm and dense structure that does not suppress the subtleties of the wine, with a silky texture and a persistent finish. This wine combines well with dishes such as serrano ham, braised chicory, lasagna and veal cutlets.

ABOUT HOSPICES DE BEAUNE

The Hospices de Beaune, also known as the Hôtel-Dieu, is a historic hospital in Beaune, Burgundy, founded in 1443 by Nicolas Rolin and his wife Guigone de Salins. The building is known for its Gothic architecture and colorful glazed roofs, and now serves as a museum.

In addition to its medical history, the Hospices de Beaune plays an important role in the world of wine. Since 1859, it has organised a prestigious wine auction every year on the third Sunday of November. Held in the historic halls of the Hôtel-Dieu, this auction attracts wine lovers and professionals from all over the world. The proceeds are used for the maintenance of the hospital and other charitable purposes.

The winery owns a vast wine estate with vineyards in some of Burgundy's most renowned appellations, such as Pommard, Meursault and Corton-Charlemagne. The wines offered at the auction bear the prestigious "Hospices de Beaune" label.

FACT : The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will often also receive a nice discount. You will see the possible discount immediately if you choose Pick up on the Checkout page. We are located almost next to the Rijksweg with plenty of parking. Click here for address.